Rubberized Knitted Polypropylene Inflatable Boat Fabric from Japan
Knitted polypropylene fabric heavily coated with rubber compounds over 70% by weight for inflatable boats and rafts. Falls under HTS 5906.91.20.00 for its knitted man-made fiber base with rubberized treatment meeting weight and visibility criteria in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document knit gauge and rubber application method; ensure >50% textile if over 1500g/m²
• Pitfall: confusing with Chapter 40 reinforced rubber sheets—emphasize knitted textile primacy